# \#rio **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/rio/1630.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Frayed Battery Ground Strap Almost Down To Its Last Strand!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frayed-battery-ground-strap-almost-down-to-its-last-strand/205669)
**Author:** [@gudenteit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gudenteit)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 10:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/frayed-battery-ground-strap-almost-down-to-its-last-strand/205669 "2026-05-14T22:08:13Z")
This 2016 Kia Rio has a a seriously corroded and frayed braided geoundstrap! I now have replaced it. --- ## [Car battery tests fine, but needs jumped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-tests-fine-but-needs-jumped/201318)
**Author:** [@trevorcc2000\_194301](https://community.cartalk.com/u/trevorcc2000_194301)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2025, 2:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-battery-tests-fine-but-needs-jumped/201318 "2025-08-06T14:46:17Z")
I’ve ran into a bit of an odd issue with my start system for my Kia. I installed a cruise control kit from Kia which is really just a plug n play. I disconnected the battery and installed the cruise control without issue… --- ## [Kia rio P2191 P0310 help!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-rio-p2191-p0310-help/198178)
**Author:** [@Gayle4545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gayle4545)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2024, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-rio-p2191-p0310-help/198178 "2024-12-01T20:35:41Z")
Kia Rio check engine light on, can’t figure out what’s wrong. I have a Kia Rio 2013. Recently the check engine light went on, the OBD2 reader tells me “p2191 system too lean at higher load bank 1” and “p0130 o2 sensor c… --- ## [2006 Kia Rio - Doors don't unlock with key turn, dead fob](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-rio-doors-dont-unlock-with-key-turn-dead-fob/193851)
**Author:** [@willgbn\_184202](https://community.cartalk.com/u/willgbn_184202)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2023, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-rio-doors-dont-unlock-with-key-turn-dead-fob/193851 "2023-11-15T00:29:49Z")
My Kia Rio has been parked for a few months, I don’t need to drive it often. Today I needed to move it. When I put the key in the driver side door, it turned but I didn’t feel “the click”. I tired the handle, door did… --- ## [Misfire, loss of brakes, and code P0017](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-loss-of-brakes-and-code-p0017/191517)
**Author:** [@jenni1011](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jenni1011)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2023, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfire-loss-of-brakes-and-code-p0017/191517 "2023-07-06T22:51:25Z")
I’m hoping I can get some answers/advice about my car before I approve any expensive repairs, I’ll put my questions after the description of the issues. Thanks for reading :slightly\_smiling\_face: A quick summary of my c… --- ## [How long should a coolant pressure test hold pressure?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-should-a-coolant-pressure-test-hold-pressure/185869)
**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2022, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/how-long-should-a-coolant-pressure-test-hold-pressure/185869 "2022-08-17T21:05:42Z")
I’m testing the pressure on a 2012 rio. I got a loaner tester from auto zone. The manual doesn’t specify how long it should hold pressure. How long should the pressure hold? Indefinitely? --- ## [Pretty sure heater core is leaking. Should I check anything before tearing out dash to replace it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pretty-sure-heater-core-is-leaking-should-i-check-anything-before-tearing-out-dash-to-replace-it/185694)
**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2022, 5:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pretty-sure-heater-core-is-leaking-should-i-check-anything-before-tearing-out-dash-to-replace-it/185694 "2022-08-17T17:57:23Z")
My interior smells like fish. I hear bubbling in the dash when I start her up. Floorboard is dry and no mist on windshield. Is there anything else I should check? --- ## [Fuel System Cleaning - Damaged my Car](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-system-cleaning-damaged-my-car/54689)
**Author:** [@PCSmartCarDumb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PCSmartCarDumb)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2022, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-system-cleaning-damaged-my-car/54689 "2022-07-30T22:40:53Z")
I had a fuel system cleaning performed on my car (2005 Kia Rio, ~54k miles). I won't mention the shop because I don't want to drag their name through the mud (yet!). As soon as I started the car I noticed the Check … --- ## [Break light fuse keeps blowing](https://community.cartalk.com/t/break-light-fuse-keeps-blowing/184444)
**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2022, 11:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/break-light-fuse-keeps-blowing/184444 "2022-06-03T11:02:23Z")
Hi. Like the description says my break light fuse keeps blowing. I replaced the break light switch switch and checked the break lights by installing one at a time then breaking. Both time the fuses blew. I didn’t notice… --- ## [Transmission stops working at 3.2 miles .... HELP!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-stops-working-at-3-2-miles-help/182791)
**Author:** [@hldontight\_179812](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hldontight_179812)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2022, 6:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transmission-stops-working-at-3-2-miles-help/182791 "2022-03-08T06:39:09Z")
So, my mom passed away and I inherited a 2005 Kia Rio. My husband changed the CV Axel for her about 2 years ago since it was popping, and the boot was busted. Ever since we changed the CV Axel it can only be driven 3.2 m… --- ## [Car studders when accelerating slowly or going uphill. (Only when engine is hot)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-studders-when-accelerating-slowly-or-going-uphill-only-when-engine-is-hot/179203)
**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2021, 12:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-studders-when-accelerating-slowly-or-going-uphill-only-when-engine-is-hot/179203 "2021-09-10T12:39:45Z")
It’s a 1.6 gdi engine. It stutters when it accelerates slowly or going uphill. If I floor it it stops. Could this be a fuel filter or low pressure pump? I think the cam follower is bad, but read it doesn’t show symptoms … --- ## [2012 kia rio randomly jerks](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-rio-randomly-jerks/179055)
**Author:** [@jameson.luttrell\_154832](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson.luttrell_154832)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2021, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-rio-randomly-jerks/179055 "2021-09-06T20:30:42Z")
The car will randomly jerk when accelerating slowly. Sometimes once. Sometimes a couple times. I don’t hear anything weird. The spark plugs are good. The previous owner said he replaced the ignition coils. Any suggestion… --- ## [2006 Kia Rio - trouble after timing belt snapped](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-rio-trouble-after-timing-belt-snapped/178255)
**Author:** [@Nick57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nick57)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2021, 7:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2006-kia-rio-trouble-after-timing-belt-snapped/178255 "2021-07-26T07:24:20Z")
Timing belt broke crushed couple valves fixed everything n when i start it up it runs rough n check engine light flashes n if u let all way off throttle it dies --- ## [Weird noises behind dashboard](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-noises-behind-dashboard/175829)
**Author:** [@quentinsmithphone\_162532](https://community.cartalk.com/u/quentinsmithphone_162532)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2021, 2:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-noises-behind-dashboard/175829 "2021-03-26T02:01:45Z")
On the passenger side basically behind the glovebox I can sometimes hear a very quiet whining noise it doesn’t happen often and is very hard to hear usually. Then closer to the driver side behind the dash I sometimes hea… --- ## [Left Rear Turn Signal Always On](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-rear-turn-signal-always-on/175437)
**Author:** [@Requires-Too-Much-Thought](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Requires-Too-Much-Thought)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2021, 11:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/left-rear-turn-signal-always-on/175437 "2021-03-03T11:41:44Z")
Two years ago I bought a 2013 Kia Rio SX . Yesterday, the left rear turn signal light (and left mirror light) were always on. When I turn the car off, they’re still always on :frowning: Except yesterday, later while I… --- ## [2012 Kia Rio paint inflated after water leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-rio-paint-inflated-after-water-leak/172512)
**Author:** [@Gail36](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Gail36)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2020, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-rio-paint-inflated-after-water-leak/172512 "2020-11-22T19:03:53Z")
The paint right under the window on the trunk started inflating after I had water leaking from the windshield washer , they fixed it, however the paint has peeled off along the whole section.I asked about it when I broug… --- ## [2016 kia rio noise on acceleration](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-rio-noise-on-acceleration/167522)
**Author:** [@apegoat73](https://community.cartalk.com/u/apegoat73)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2020, 8:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-kia-rio-noise-on-acceleration/167522 "2020-07-18T20:51:21Z")
i have a 2016 kia rio with 61k miles a month ago it started making a noise at low acceleration i found this video on youtube with a rio with the same noise. noise is from 8-15 seconds in any suggestions? o… --- ## [2009 kia rio cuts off while at a stop, no stall](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-kia-rio-cuts-off-while-at-a-stop-no-stall/164568)
**Author:** [@IndianaE](https://community.cartalk.com/u/IndianaE)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2020, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-kia-rio-cuts-off-while-at-a-stop-no-stall/164568 "2020-05-21T21:00:13Z")
Hey there everyone! I just recently purchased a 2009 Kia Rio with 146k miles! It has been driving fine, a few issues with the evap system have come up but nothing major until now. I was sitting at a local bbq place and m… --- ## [Weird looking oil plug piece got stuck inside of the oil pan is it okay to just leave it?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-looking-oil-plug-piece-got-stuck-inside-of-the-oil-pan-is-it-okay-to-just-leave-it/161608)
**Author:** [@jdoerotmgboxxer3915\_164526](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdoerotmgboxxer3915_164526)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2020, 1:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/weird-looking-oil-plug-piece-got-stuck-inside-of-the-oil-pan-is-it-okay-to-just-leave-it/161608 "2020-03-27T13:59:39Z")
I changed the oil on my kia rio for the first time and noticed that instead of a bolt there was a weird looking oil plug it looked like this one: As you can see there’s a weird thing up there that keeps it from coming … --- ## [Can't get alternator loose](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-get-alternator-loose/161433)
**Author:** [@jdoerotmgboxxer3915\_164526](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdoerotmgboxxer3915_164526)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2020, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cant-get-alternator-loose/161433 "2020-03-21T17:30:25Z")
So trying to remove my alternator I found that I couldn’t even get it to budge. I loosened the 2 bolts up top and on the bottom I THOUGHT i was loosening the bolt but that holds it in place, but I was just loosening a nu… --- ## [Alternator Pulley Inconsistent Spin (is this a sure sign of a bad alternator?)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-pulley-inconsistent-spin-is-this-a-sure-sign-of-a-bad-alternator/161252)
**Author:** [@jdoerotmgboxxer3915\_164526](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdoerotmgboxxer3915_164526)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2020, 10:26am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-pulley-inconsistent-spin-is-this-a-sure-sign-of-a-bad-alternator/161252 "2020-03-18T10:26:47Z")
So the alternator belt on my kia rio broke I made a post and got some good responses about what to do and decided I would replace all 3 drive belts (good thing too as the AC belt looked SUPER worn on bottom). Anyways as … --- ## [Alternator Drive Belt Broke](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-drive-belt-broke/161081)
**Author:** [@jdoerotmgboxxer3915\_164526](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jdoerotmgboxxer3915_164526)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2020, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/alternator-drive-belt-broke/161081 "2020-03-15T19:30:48Z")
3 Different Drive Belts The alternator drive belt (the one marked as A in the picture) broke on me. I’ve got a few questions. First of all the car has some strange electronic issues (windows rolling themselves down thin… --- ## [Kia Rio ticking sound after engine is turned off? (VIDEO)](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-rio-ticking-sound-after-engine-is-turned-off-video/157601)
**Author:** [@car123456](https://community.cartalk.com/u/car123456)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2020, 6:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/kia-rio-ticking-sound-after-engine-is-turned-off-video/157601 "2020-01-31T06:17:48Z")
Hello, I have a Kia Rio 2012 1.2 Diesel and I am experiencing this “ticking” sound after the engine is turned off(see video) for about 5-10 secounds. I feel no difference in how the car runs and the check engine light … --- ## [2007 Kia Rio Drum Brake Design Flaw? Rear brakes now ineffective after changing?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-rio-drum-brake-design-flaw-rear-brakes-now-ineffective-after-changing/157241)
**Author:** [@quentinsmithphone\_162532](https://community.cartalk.com/u/quentinsmithphone_162532)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2020, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-kia-rio-drum-brake-design-flaw-rear-brakes-now-ineffective-after-changing/157241 "2020-01-25T17:48:31Z")
I’ve recently replaced the drum brake shoes and brake cylinders on my kia (as well as the drum hardware springs and what not). First of all it was way more difficult then I bargained for, but I did get it done eventually… --- ## [04 Kia Rio misfire and rough idle issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-kia-rio-misfire-and-rough-idle-issues/147618)
**Author:** [@Jenny86](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jenny86)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2019, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/04-kia-rio-misfire-and-rough-idle-issues/147618 "2019-09-02T19:01:29Z")
I have a 04 Kia Rio 5 speed manual transmission. Oh boy, this car is a doozy. Have replaced fuel pump, coil, spark plugs, spark plug wires, oxygen sensor, fuel filter, air filter, and a few other things not to mention th… --- ## [Need to know engine alignment - 2003 Kia Rio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-know-engine-alignment-2003-kia-rio/138619)
**Author:** [@Lu55](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Lu55)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2019, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-to-know-engine-alignment-2003-kia-rio/138619 "2019-04-21T02:36:10Z")
I need to know the alignment of an engine as my time belt is broken --- ## [2012 Kia Rio starting trouble](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-rio-starting-trouble/132618)
**Author:** [@Aime](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Aime)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2019, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-kia-rio-starting-trouble/132618 "2019-01-14T19:10:09Z")
About a year ago, my granddaughter bought a Kia Rio. She recently experienced problems with it - running rough and hard to start. She brought the car to a mechanic, who replaced a sensor, flushed the radiator, and flushe… --- ## [2009 Kia Rio cuts off suddenly](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-kia-rio-cuts-off-suddenly/132007)
**Author:** [@AnthonyApps](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AnthonyApps)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2019, 2:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-kia-rio-cuts-off-suddenly/132007 "2019-01-05T02:39:04Z")
Kia Rio LE 2009 - Car starts and runs for a little while, then cuts out without warning. No fault codes present. Carried out fuel and spark tests. Fuel not getting through fuel pump on disconnection. Sprayed with starter… --- ## [P0342 - Kia Rio](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0342-kia-rio/130230)
**Author:** [@Ackerman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ackerman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2018, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/p0342-kia-rio/130230 "2018-12-04T22:40:46Z")
My 2007 Kia Rio LX died going down the road. I hooked up my computer to check it and it gave a PO342 Camshaft position Sensor A Circuit low bank 1 or single sensor. I replace the Camshaft position Sensor. My battery is g… --- ## [Run before I have to walk: car replacement time](https://community.cartalk.com/t/run-before-i-have-to-walk-car-replacement-time/124526)
**Author:** [@geo\_mac](https://community.cartalk.com/u/geo_mac)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2018, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/run-before-i-have-to-walk-car-replacement-time/124526 "2018-09-08T20:52:57Z")
It’s the same question everyone has, when to replace the car. I now have 145000, on a 2005 Kia Rio. I paid 2000+ 3 years ago, & got 1300 from an accident. The car is a bit of an embarrassment, windows aren’t working, tim… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/rio/1630.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=rio)